The Paralegal Association of Rochester, Inc. (PAR) is a not-for-profit organization serving paralegals and the legal community in the Greater Rochester Area since 1975. We became the 30th member association of the NFPA in 1981 and we are a founding member association of the Empire State Alliance of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (ESAPA), founded in 1988.

PAR is thrilled to be the host association for NFPA’s 2019 Convention to be held at the Hyatt Regency Rochester, October 10 – 13, 2019. Our theme is Continued Focus on Legal Rights. So if you want to know what PAR’s working on – 2019 is it! We have a terrific committee helping with the various tasks to pull together a successful convention. (more)

Ethical minefields can occur on a daily basis and paralegals need skills and knowledge to identify them while remaining steadfast in their ethical standards. Learn strategies for avoiding unauthorized practices of law (UPL), understanding the parameters that apply to the newer classifications of paralegals and ensuring client confidentiality.